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Results from this survey of anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists offer insight into the experience, specialty, and practice location preferences of anesthesia providers in the U.S. Incorporated in our presentation of the is an analysis of other industry reports and trends in the anesthesia workforce, including regional variations and practice model differences.

To facilitate the transition to value from volume, hospital leaders are turning to outsourcing—clinical and non-clinical services. To wring the most value from their anesthesia providers, they are examining their anesthesia models to see if they are the right fit.

To remain relevant and to succeed, today’s healthcare leaders are adopting modern business practices, incorporating technology for greater efficiencies and streamlining business processes through strategic outsourcing.

Competition among surgery centers is fierce. In fact, a 2015 report shared a troubling statistic: For every two Medicare-certified ASCs that opened, one closed. That factor, along with shrinking performance-based reimbursements, demands greater efficiencies and the lower unit costs.